Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City’s annual fireworks festival begins Wednesday and will be the largest ever to mark America's 250th birthday; extra fireworks will light the east side (after a decade away) along with concerts, carnival rides and food vendors, culminating in a Saturday grand finale at 10:12 p.m.

On June 25, 2024, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation celebrated 20 graduates at Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center in Bay City.

They finished a program that included a project to expand an accessible playground at Wenonah Park (applications are open for the next class).

Starting Thursday, July 2 at 3 p.m., MDOT will lift traffic restrictions on 106 projects (60% statewide) until Monday, July 6 at 6 a.m. to ease holiday travel, though some work zones will keep certain equipment and traffic shifts in place.

Saginaw-based Women of Colors received $375,000 from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to fund programs that build decision-making and coping skills in school-age children.

The grant is one of 12 funds provided through opioid settlement dollars to help delay early substance use.

Cooling centers in mid-Michigan are open this week to help residents beat extreme heat; Bay City's Riverside Activity Center at 800 John F Kennedy Dr offers a cooling refuge + additional local sites follow posted hours.

Local health officials are urging residents to take precautions as a dangerous heat wave is expected soon; citizens are advised to limit outdoor activities and drink plenty of water (especially those at risk) during high temperatures.

High schools in the Bay City-Saginaw-Flint area launch a mascot vote featuring unique teams such as Durand Railroaders and Holly Bronchos, with residents able to vote repeatedly until Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m.

Day 1 of the Little League district tournament saw Greater Bay defeat Swan Valley 15 to 2 and Saginaw beat Bay County Eastside 16 to 1 at St. Hyacinth Field — pool play will continue through Thursday with the title game scheduled for noon Friday.

Bay City Fireworks Festival

12:00 – 11:59 PM — Bay City Firework Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the largest fireworks display in festival history alongside concerts and family fun.

Bay City Fireworks Festival Featuring Hairmania

5-10 p.m. — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Experience epic tunes and wild vibes with Hairmania and special guests Hipakritz at this lively festival.

Bookmobile Visit at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore the Bookmobile's diverse library for all ages and sign up for a library card.

Question Mark & The Mysterians - 60 Years of 96 Tears

3-6 p.m. — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Celebrate six decades of iconic music with a legendary band in the heart of Bay City.

Neighborhood Walking Club

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free — Explore historic Midland Street and local artistry while enjoying a community walk.

Snakes Alive! Educational Program

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free entry — Experience a family-friendly educational program featuring live snakes.

Family Musical Performance by Beverly Meyer

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive musical performance by Beverly Meyer at the library, with backup plans for inclement weather.

Classic Seger Tribute

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Park — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a tribute to Bob Seger alongside ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator at the Labadie Rib Festival.

Labadie Rib Fest

5-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of rock music by Night Ranger in Bay City.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore a treasure of books for all ages at the community's traveling library.